Sterile Processing Tech II - League City (Evenings)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, prepares, assembles, maintains, and transports surgical trays, instruments, and equipment following established tray listings for issue, storage, or further processing.

JOB DUTIES:

Instrumentation Decontamination:

+ Decontaminates surgical instruments and other medical equipment as needed by keeping a continuous flow of equipment moving through the process.

+ Records biological testing, immediate use sterilization load results, and all other data from all sterilizers on a daily basis.

+ Utilizes appropriate cleaning detergents and agents by reading directions and MSDS sheets.

+ Requests manufacturer`s guidelines for proper decontamination of loaner instruments.

+ Follows industry and hospital standards associated with the transport of contaminated instruments and equipment.

+ Follows Universal Precautions by wearing the appropriate protective attire while working in the decontamination area. Instrumentation Assembly:

+ Inspects all instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and breakage by viewing the instruments before assembly.

+ Assembles surgical trays and equipment following established tray listings.

+ Wraps or pouches items according to size and type of instrument or equipment.

+ Interacts with customers to ensure prompt delivery of needed equipment.

+ Maintains accurate instrument counts for all surgical sets to be assembled and informs supervisor of any discrepancies.

+ Communicates any issues that arise with instrument preparation to the Sterile ProcessingSupervisor or Manager.

Sterilization:

+ Sterilizes instruments and surgical trays by following prescribed policies and procedures.

+ Challenges the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately.

+ Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to insure proper function and patient safety.

+ Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition. Case Carts & Supplies:

+ Assembles and distributes case carts per department policy.

+ Picks surgical case carts by following established Surgeon Preference Cards or Procedural Pick list / requisition.

+ Prepares surgical emergency case carts for emergent procedures.

+ Distributes all sterile and non-sterile supplies upon request or case cart requisition.

+ Orders and puts away supplies and linens upon request.

In addition to the functions categorized above, the Sterile Processing Technician I:

+ Sanitizes the workstation at the end of each shift.

+ Utilizes the Abacus Instrument/Equipment Tracking system per department protocol.

+ Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with customers, peers, and visitors.

+ Troubleshoots and resolves issues associated with instruments or equipment.

+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC FUNCTIONS:

+ Issues or dispenses sterile supplies to the appropriate locations throughout the facility.

+ Rotates trays and inventory to assure proper sterility guidelines are followed.

+ Assumes charge responsibility in the absence of the supervisor or manager.

+ Maintains appropriate quality records such as logs, sterilization records and count sheets.

+ Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Evenings/Nights/On Call

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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